Photonics4MedTech – Manufacturing & Smart Assembly

The future of medical technology will not only be decided in the laboratory, but also in the scalability and automation of manufacturing systems. Highly complex optoelectronic assemblies – from intelligent pipette heads to autonomous diagnostic workstations – are placing new demands on next-generation production technologies.

Photonics technologies play a key role in this development: from precise laser-based material processing and microstructuring to optical inspection systems and intelligent assembly solutions. The workshop will provide exclusive insights into the interface between photonics, robotics, material processing, and industrial assembly for MedTech applications.

This event brings together experts from science and industry to discuss the future of medical technology manufacturing and to identify innovation potential. Participants will gain insights into state-of-the-art technologies and learn how innovations, particularly in photonic material processing and intelligent manufacturing, can be translated into efficient and scalable MedTech production.

The event starts with a workshop including keynote presentations, networking breaks, and a joint lunch at FHGR in Chur. In the afternoon, participants will transfer to Hamilton Instruments in Bonaduz for an exclusive factory tour followed by an apéro.



Target audience
This workshop will be a forum for participants from industry and academia to share their experiences and discuss challenges and perspectives of current and future applications.

Cost
This workshop is free of charge

Registration compulsory
This workshop is free of charge but registration is required. The link is on top of the page. Date
Thursday, September 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location

Fachhochschule Graubünden
Pulvermühlestrasse 57
7000 Chur
To get there

Parking
Parkplatz Obere Au (9 min on foot to FH Graubünden)

Language
English preferred

Organized by Swissphotonics | FHGR | Hamilton Instruments | Swissmem Industry Sectors Photonics and Medical Manufacturing











Contact FHGR
Prof. Dr. Udo Birk
Head Advanced Training Technics, Institut for Photonics and Robotics (IPR) at The University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons, FHGR 7004 Chur

Contact Swissmem Photonics
Dr. Selina Casutt
Managing Director Photonics Booster 

Contact Swissphotonics
Dr. Christoph S. Harder
President Swissphotonics
+41 79 219 90 51

23 May 2026, Christian Bosshard